A47
Marienbad System
1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5
In the Marienbad System, aim to understand the plans and pawn structures, not just memorize the first moves.
The Marienbad System is a chess opening classified under ECO code A47. It is reached after the moves 1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5: 8 moves in, with White to play.
Learn its typical plans and pawn structures rather than memorizing moves — that’s what holds up over the board.
1 named variation branches from this position; the list at the end of the page goes one move deeper into each.
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- Berg Variation1. d4 Nf6 2. Nf3 b6 3. g3 Bb7 4. Bg2 c5 5. c4 cxd4 6. Qxd4